# Houston Mayor Limits ICE Cooperation After Democratic Win

> Houston mayor signs order to cut federal immigration ties post-election.
- Title: Houston Mayor Limits ICE Cooperation After Democratic Win
- Summary: Houston mayor signs order to cut federal immigration ties post-election. Houston mayor John Whitmire limits cooperation with ICE after Democrats won Texas…
- Keywords: houston mayor, ice, democrats, texas, election, immigration enforcement, HuffPost
- Source: HuffPost — https://huffpost.com/entry/houston-mayor-signs-order-limit-cooperation-ice_n_6aee1413e4b0d00572fd39c8
- Published: 2026-11-06T18:04:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: houston mayor, ice, democrats, texas, election, immigration enforcement, news, politics
## Houston Mayor Signs ICE Cooperation Order
Houston mayor John Whitmire announced the city would limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities after Democrats won Texas power for the first time in decades.
## New Immigration Enforcement Model
The city targets immigrants posing danger, not those engaged in family business, work, or education, avoiding citations for nonviolent, non-jailable offenses.
## ICE Officer Indicted in Fatal Incident
ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after ramming his car into Miguel Parra Hernandez, breaking his leg.
## Key takeaway

Houston mayor John Whitmire limits cooperation with ICE after Democrats won Texas power, citing election importance.